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Scottish golf & the best golf courses in Scotland
With a legacy spanning six centuries, there is no finer place to play golf than the country that gave the game to the world. You'll be spoiled for choice on your golf break in Scotland with over 550 Scottish golf courses, including links, parkland and 9-hole courses. Scotland is also home to some of the world's most prestigious golf tournaments.
Golf courses in Scotland
Kinghorn Golf Club, overlooking the Firth of Forth
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Recommended courses
Scotland has more courses per head of population than anywhere else in the world! The range of Scottish golf courses means that whatever your level, you'll never be far from fairways and greens suited to you.
Golf accommodation ideas
Plan a fabulous golf break in Scotland. Why not try somewhere new? You might find a hidden gem...

Accommodation with golf nearby
Find the perfect place to stay and play golf in Scotland.
5-Star & luxury hotels in Scotland
Money no object? Splurge on one of Scotland's luxury hotels which are among the finest in the world.
15 Stunning golf hotels in Scotland
Discover stunning golf hotels in Scotland and resorts you can stay in.
The 2019 Solheim Cup at Gleneagles Hotel in Perthshire
Tournaments & events
Keep up to date with all the golf tournaments and exciting events happening this year.
Golf around Scotland
Browse our top golf courses by region.
The Highlands
Find golf courses in the Scottish Highlands.
Scottish Borders
Explore courses in the Scottish Borders.
Fife
Welcome to Fife. Home of golf.
Ayrshire & Arran
Uncover the many golf courses in Ayrshire & Arran.

Moray Speyside
Play unforgettable golf across the Moray Firth and Speyside.
East Lothian
Find courses and links in East Lothian.
Dumfries & Galloway
Explore courses in Dumfries & Galloway.
Carnoustie (Dundee & Angus)
Find links and greens in Dundee & Angus
Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire golf
Explore golf courses in Aberdeenshire.
Perthshire
Explore golf courses and links in Perthshire.

Orkney & Shetland
Explore golf courses in the Northern Isles.
Find a course in Scotland

Forthview Golf Range
Falkirk, Loch Lomond, The Trossachs, Stirling & Forth Valley
Welcome to FORTHVIEW GOLF RANGE the perfect place to practice your golf.
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www.roundrentals.co.uk
Auchterarder, Perthshire
Looking to to play some golf on your next visit to Scotland? Then why not let Round Rentals take care of your golf club and equipment hire requirements and allow you to get on with enjoying your trip to the Home of Golf.
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Elgin Golf Club
Elgin, The Highlands
Founded in 1906, Elgin Golf Club is widely regarded as one of the finest inland courses in Scotland. Measuring 6,458 yards with par of 71 welcomes visitors from near and far.
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Royal Dornoch Golf Club
Dornoch, The Highlands
In a remote corner of Sutherland, on a latitude shared with Hudson Bay and northern Russia, lies a golf course which many know by reputation only.
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Braid Hills Golf Course
Edinburgh, Edinburgh & The Lothians
Braid Hills Golf Course Braid Hills Golf Course: 18 Holes, 5865 yards, Par 71, SSS 68 Braid Hills is a historic gem of a golf course, commanding unrivalled panoramic views across the capital.
View Details : Braid Hills Golf CourseMonifieth Medal Golf Course
Monifieth, Dundee & Angus
No fewer than four golf clubs share the Monifieth Links, a few miles to the east of Dundee.
View Details : Monifieth Medal Golf CourseMerchants Of Edinburgh Golf Club
Edinburgh, Edinburgh & The Lothians
An interesting layout dictated by the terrain around Easter and Wester Craiglockhart hills.
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Craigieknowes Golf Course
Dalbeattie, Dumfries & Galloway
A scenic 9 hole par 3 course, suitable for golfers of all abilities. This is a surprisingly testing warm up course for experienced golfers, whilst remaining accessible and welcoming to beginners.
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Golf at Gleneagles
Auchterarder, Perthshire
A winning blend of natural beauty and golfing adventure, the three championship golf courses at Gleneagles are regarded among the very best golf courses in the world. The inspiration of two of the greatest names in the game, five times Open winner James Braid and the Golden Bear himself Jack Nicklaus, the courses offer tantalising challenges for all levels of player.
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Strathmore Golf Centre
Alyth, Perthshire
An impressive Golf Centre comprising the magnificent 18 Hole Rannaleroch Course. Well appointed Clubhouse and Restaurant in a stunning Perthshire location.
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Elmwood Golf
Cupar, The Kingdom of Fife
Stunning 18 hole parkland golf course set in the north east of Fife. Floodlit driving range with full coaching facilities. Renowned Fairways Restaurant. Cupar, Fife, Scotland KY15 5RS www.elmwoodgolf.co.uk
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Burntisland Golf House Club
Burntisland, The Kingdom of Fife
The golf club is situated on the outskirts of the town on what is known as the “Kinghorn Loch” road, officially this is the B923, and it is just off the A921.
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St Andrews Links Strathtyrum Course
St Andrews, The Kingdom of Fife
The Strathtyrum Course, opened in 1993.
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Fairmont St Andrews - The Kittocks Course
St Andrews, The Kingdom of Fife
Bruce Devlin's experience and expertise have provided the Devlin with its innovative and exciting character.
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Dunes Golf Centre
Fraserburgh, Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire
Fun for all the family on our floodlit golf driving range featuring Toptracer gaming technology. 9 hole chip n putt course on site. No booking necessary - just turn up. Free club hire. Baskets of balls from £3.50. Open 7 days a week.
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Vaul Golf Club Tiree
Tiree, Argyll & The Isles
Golfing in Tiree? Visit Vaul Golf Club. Club Hire available and we also have 7 day visitor memberships available.
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Golf Fang
Glasgow City Centre, Greater Glasgow & The Clyde Valley
We are not your average crazy golf course and don’t do things by half!
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Auchenblae Golf Course
Auchenblae, Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire
The popular Auchenblae Golf Course is a short but demanding nine-hole course hidden away in rural Aberdeenshire.
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Cawder Golf Club - Cawder Course
Bishopbriggs, Greater Glasgow & The Clyde Valley
James Braid, the legendary golf course architect, was engaged to design the original layout which was opened officially in May,1934, and which has been plagued by reconstruction throughout its existence.
View Details : Cawder Golf Club - Cawder CourseCraibstone Golf Club
Aberdeen Airport, Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire
Unlike other new developments that have sprung up in the past decade, Craibstone has somehow eluded the teething problems that befall many new courses.
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Galashiels Golf Club
Galashiels, The Scottish Borders
The course was designed by James Braid who also designed Carnoustie and Gleneagles amongst many other courses.
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Whitehill House Golf Course
Rosewell, Edinburgh & The Lothians
Situated a short drive from from the centre of Edinburgh, Whitehill House, one of the finest historic A-listed houses in Scotland, provides the perfect setting for this gloriously testing par 70 golf course.
View Details : Whitehill House Golf CourseMaverston Golf Course
Elgin, The Highlands
Maverston Golf Course near Urquhart - only minutes from Elgin - offers golfers an inclusive, friendly and welcoming environment in which to enjoy our 18-hole 6,284 yard Par 70 parkland course.
View Details : Maverston Golf CourseBrahan Golf Club
Black Isle, Mid and Easter Ross area, The Highlands
Set in a secluded valley the course offers something for all standards of player. Playing from 4500 yards from the front tees to almost 7000 yards from the back. 18 hole or 9 hole greenfees are available at a reasonable price.
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More Scottish golf
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Golf in St Andrews
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Scottish Golf app
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The 155th Open at St Andrews Old Course
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